Hello, I'm an expert in linguistics and etymology. The name "Shoshone" refers to a Native American tribe and language. The meaning of the name is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have been derived from the Native American word "sosogi," which means "a small, scattered people."

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Some neighboring tribes call the Shoshone "Grass House People," based on their traditional homes made from soshoni. Shoshones call themselves Newe, meaning "People." Meriwether Lewis recorded the tribe as the "Sosonees or snake Indians" in 1805.read more >>